Transmigration After Becoming Love Saint-Chapter 557 - 186 Moon Palace Appears_3

"A decree from the Moon Palace?" Wang Mu furrowed his brows slightly.

Ever since he arrived in Li State, the Jinmao Rat had been mentioning this Moon Palace. This place had always been shrouded in mystery. At first, it was said to be a treasure hunt, its origin unclear. In any case, it was a special Cave Heaven Blessed Land in Li State, only accessible at crucial moments. And the conditions to enter were particularly harsh… one must possess the Li State bloodline to be eligible.

Now, General Yu Lin was bringing it up as well.

"This Moon Palace you're talking about, what mysteries does it hold?" Wang Mu looked towards the two. "Could you enlighten me?"

Thinking that he would be visiting soon, it was better to ask for clarity.

"I'd like to listen in too," the Jinmao Rat perched on Wang Mu's shoulder, its ears perked up.

What it knew about the Moon Palace was certainly less than these local elder powerhouses from Li State knew, especially the longest-living Suihe Temple Master.

"The Moon Palace…"

The Suihe Temple Master spoke slowly, "In fact, to us in Li State, it should be the treasured place left behind by the Empress of the Li Dynasty, who ascended with the entire nation, for Li State. It could also be said to be one of the proofs of the Li Dynasty's nationwide Ascension. The issue is, very few people are eligible to go there. Cultivators from the Outer Continent cannot reach it at all, so most of them believe the idea of a nationwide Ascension to be nothing more than a fantasy."

Upon hearing this, Wang Mu's heart skipped a beat, and a feeling of unease arose within him.

The Suihe Temple Master continued, "Even in Li State, those who can enter the Moon Palace are few and far between. For example, the Emperor of the Haotian Dynasty was one of the powerful figures who ascended to the Moon Palace and later founded the Haotian Dynasty. Along with Emperor Haotian, who entered at the same time, were the later founders of the Liyue Dynasty, Emperor Liyue, and the Tian Lang True Lord of the Yantian Plain—all peerless figures of Li State who would later achieve great renown."

"..."

Wang Mu glanced at the Jinmao Rat.

Your ancestor was that powerful? Able to go to the Moon Palace with such figures back then? But how did you, this little rat, end up in such a state?

Seemingly understanding Wang Mu's implication, the Jinmao Rat whispered, "My ancestor probably snuck in… It wasn't by its own strength… so it didn't gain anything, just broadened its horizons a bit…"

Wang Mu was speechless.

"The Suihe Temple Master is indeed an old cultivator of our Li State…" General Yu Lin's eyes narrowed slightly. "To think you know even these matters so clearly."

The Suihe Temple Master stroked his beard indifferently. "Have you forgotten? I am a disciple of Master Xiao Yu. And also one of the few who witnessed part of the nationwide Ascension back then? Humph! If it weren't for that Heavenly Demon absorbing the Earth Element Primordial Qi of my Desert Sea Plain, you, a mere General Yu Lin, would be no match for me…"

General Yu Lin remained silent.

Indeed, that was the truth.

"Um… Master, why don't you tell us more about the Moon Palace?" Wang Mu asked, feeling somewhat anxious.

"Alright, young friend. Since you want to know, you must be interested in visiting the Moon Palace…" The Master's expression changed, and he smiled. "I shall make it clear to you. I have been to the Moon Palace. But I cannot say too much, because the Moon Palace has rules: those who have been there must not speak of it carelessly. One can only understand by going there. All I can say is… If you can reach the Moon Palace by your own strength, you will encounter a great opportunity. To enter, you must possess the Li State bloodline. Young friend, you are not from Li State. If you wish to go, you must marry into a Li State family."

"..."

"Secondly, you must pass through the Ancient River Battlefield, which lies beneath the Moon Palace."

"The Ancient River Battlefield?" Wang Mu was startled.

"Yes, I cannot speak of it in detail," the Master said. "It's a test of a cultivator's strength and wisdom. After passing the Ancient River Battlefield, one must face the Observation Army Formation beyond the starlight. This is an extremely difficult part…"

The Master's face tensed.

Speaking of this, the Master glanced at General Yu Lin and said, "I presume, General Yu Lin, that on your last trip to the Moon Palace, it was there you obtained the Li Dynasty relics, which later allowed you to manifest the Dharma Image of a Li Dynasty Divine General? It's a pity, though, that General Yu Lin ultimately didn't seem to reach the Moon Palace itself."

"That time, no one was able to reach the Moon Palace," General Yu Lin said indifferently. "For me to have made it that far was already quite an achievement."

The Master smiled but said nothing.

"And then?" Wang Mu asked after a moment of silence.

"Furthermore, one must use one's physical body to fell a tree outside the Moon Palace to enter," the Master said. "Once inside, you can meet the Moon Palace Fairy and receive some guidance…"

At this point, the Master gave a slight smile. "Hundreds of years ago, these trials didn't exist, yet even then, it was extremely difficult to reach the Moon Palace. The dynastic rulers who have reached the Moon Palace in current times all benefited from the era they were in. If it were now, it would be very difficult for them to reach it. Yet, merely by managing to brave their way to the Moon Palace back then and receiving some guidance, they went on to establish dynasties and found sects. Therefore, for it to bestow such an opportunity, the Moon Palace is clearly no ordinary Cave Heaven Blessed Land. Considering today's even more difficult trials, and its connection to the Li Dynasty from over seven hundred years ago, I suspect the Moon Palace might indeed be a blessed land secretly left behind by the Li Dynasty when the entire nation ascended."

The Master held up three fingers. "Currently, the three great dynasties of Li State all wish to enter the Moon Palace. They are striving for another chance, hoping to assert themselves as the legitimate successors to the Li Dynasty and thereby unify all of Li State."

General Yu Lin, standing nearby, did not object and remained silent. It seemed he had tacitly agreed.

"Unfortunately, it has been a hundred years since the Moon Palace last appeared, and no one has been able to reach it. This time, I fear no cultivator from Li State will manage to reach the Moon Palace either." The Master's voice trailed off as he finished.

Suddenly, at that moment, a bright star in the distant sky flashed across the heavens. It seemed to be falling, and in mid-air, it covered more than half of Li State's azure sky.

Seeing this, the expressions of both the Master and General Yu Lin changed slightly.

"A star descends upon the world, its brilliance shaking the vast sky…"

"The Moon Palace is about to appear!"

The Master made a quick calculation with his fingers. "The timing seems a bit early…"

General Yu Lin immediately rose and departed, apparently no longer concerned with the affairs of the Desert Sea Plain.

For Li State, especially for its powerful dynasties, the Moon Palace was far more important than anything else. If any dynasty could reach the Moon Palace again, unifying Li State would be within their grasp!

Wang Mu looked towards the distant anomaly, remaining silent.

This Moon Palace… he felt he probably shouldn't go. There would be dangers… If it truly were a blessed land left by the Li Dynasty, then it must be related to Xiao Li. Moreover, those so-called trials of the Moon Palace… Wang Mu felt they were somewhat familiar… It felt like a massive trap…

"Big Brother, the Moon Palace is about to appear!" the Jinmao Rat said, rubbing its paws together. "The things you want are up there. Shall we find a way to go up and take a look?"

Wang Mu was silent.

Should he go? Going might cause problems… And he would need the Li State bloodline…

"If our young friend wishes to go…" the Master pondered for a few seconds, "it might be quite difficult. First, you do not possess the Li State bloodline. Second, your Cultivation is too low, which would make it very hard to pass… Those trials start at the Nascent Soul Level, with some requiring Divinity Transformation Cultivators to even attempt. Your Cultivation is too low, so succeeding would be very difficult. Unless… you can find a spouse from Li State."

At this, the Master glanced at Wang Mu, seeming somewhat embarrassed to continue.

He actually wanted to say that Tianlu Temple still had some excellent disciples… But this young friend was too powerful and already had an Ascension Realm Taoist couple. If he carelessly made an introduction, he would likely face unpleasant consequences.